Anti-Corruption Baraza in Ongoro, Agai Town Council, Maracha District.

Minister Balaam Intervenes in Jinja District Leadership Disputes to Improve Service Delivery

Anti-Corruption Baraza in Ongoro, Agai Town Council, Maracha District.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya officially onboarding district leaders during the Gulu workshop

Group photo of district leaders, Ministry officials, UNCDF representatives and partners at the conclusion of the workshop

Mr. Stephen Koma, Commissioner District Inspection, signing the commitment board on behalf of the government.

The LoCAL Facility Coordinator, Eng. Paul Kasule speaking during the workshop

Technical officers participating in training sessions and group discussions

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PDM STAKEHOLDERS VALIDATE RESULTS FRAMEWORK TO STRENGTHEN MONITORING, ACCOUNTABILITY

Akoragye Winnie Comfort September 29, 2026 No Comments

The Parish Development Model (PDM) Secretariat under the Ministry of Local Government is convening a one day national stakeholder workshop at the National ICT Innovation Hub, Nakawa,…

PDM Enters Sustainability Phase with Focus on Household Transformation and Market Linkages

Anthony Agripa September 29, 2026 No Comments

Jinja City, 29 September 2026 – The Parish Development Model (PDM) is entering a new phase focused on strengthening sustainability, accelerating household graduation from subsistence to the…

Market-Oriented Agricultural Extension Key to PDM and Local Economic Development, Tumwine Says

Anthony Agripa September 29, 2026 No Comments

Jinja City, 29 September 2026 – The Senior Development Officer, Mr. Stephen Tumwine, has emphasised the importance of transforming agricultural extension services into market-oriented and business-focused services…

Assistant Commissioner Emmanuel Muhanguzi Highlights Opportunities and Challenges for Local Economic Development in Busoga

Anthony Agripa September 29, 2026 No Comments

Jinja City, 29 September 2026 – The Assistant Commissioner in the Department of Local Economic Development at the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Emmanuel Muhanguzi, has highlighted…

MoLG and DataCities Consortium Review Progress on Urban Data Governance

Taaka Wandera September 29, 2026 No Comments

KAMPALA — The Ministry of Local Government held a meeting with the DataCities Consortium, comprising UN Global Pulse Uganda, Sunbird AI and Toro Dev, to review progress…

Namara Calls for Stronger State–Non-State Partnerships to Drive Economic Transformation in Busoga

Anthony Agripa September 29, 2026 No Comments

Jinja City, 29 September 2026 – The Ministry of Local Government has called for stronger collaboration between Government, the private sector, financial institutions, development partners, civil society…

PS KUMUMANYA CHAIRS REST-GLR VALIDATION MEETING TO ADVANCE TRADE AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION

Akoragye Winnie Comfort September 28, 2026 No Comments

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, this evening chaired a coordination meeting with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, UNDP and other relevant…

KUMUMANYA WANTS SELF-SUSTAINING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Joyce Babirye K September 28, 2026 No Comments

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has called upon technical and political leaders to build Local Governments that are financially independent, resilient and capable…

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Regions

16

Sub Regions

135

Districts

10

Cities

256

Counties

31

Municipalities

20

City Divisions

353

Constiuencies

1487

Sub Counties

89

Municipal Divisions

589

Town Councils

10716

Parish

71218

Villages

3515

Wards

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Enhance value addition in key growth opportunities;
Consolidate and increase the stock and quality of productive infrastructure;
Enhance the productivity and social wellbeing of the population
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PDM STAKEHOLDERS VALIDATE RESULTS FRAMEWORK TO STRENGTHEN MONITORING, ACCOUNTABILITY

Akoragye Winnie Comfort September 29, 2026 No Comments

The Parish Development Model (PDM) Secretariat under the Ministry of Local Government is convening a one day national stakeholder workshop at the National ICT Innovation Hub, Nakawa, Kampala, to validate…

PDM Enters Sustainability Phase with Focus on Household Transformation and Market Linkages

Anthony Agripa September 29, 2026 No Comments

Jinja City, 29 September 2026 – The Parish Development Model (PDM) is entering a new phase focused on strengthening sustainability, accelerating household graduation from subsistence to the money economy and…

Market-Oriented Agricultural Extension Key to PDM and Local Economic Development, Tumwine Says

Anthony Agripa September 29, 2026 No Comments

Assistant Commissioner Emmanuel Muhanguzi Highlights Opportunities and Challenges for Local Economic Development in Busoga

Anthony Agripa September 29, 2026 No Comments

Jinja City, 29 September 2026 – The Assistant Commissioner in the Department of Local Economic Development at the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Emmanuel Muhanguzi, has highlighted the opportunities and…